FORMAL TITLE
1F: Elected Officials’ Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit
Years.
FINAL RESULT – 73.9% YES
For full results, visit the LA Times' Elections Results page.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
- Proposition 1F will have voters decide whether to change the state Constitution to freeze the salaries of lawmakers and state-elected officers when the state budget is in a deficit.
- Informally referred to as the "No Raises in Deficit Years Amendment."
- Will include salary freezes for state senators, Congressional representatives, and the governor, among others.
WHO SUPPORTS IT?
- California Taxpayers' Association
- Budget Reform Now
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2620
- California Peace Officers Association
- California Retailers Association
- California Chamber of Commerce
- The Los Angeles Times
WHO OPPOSES IT?
- California Nurses Association
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, state council
- Pete Stahl
WHAT DOES THE LA TIMES THINK?
The LA Times' editorial board supports a Yes vote on proposition 1F.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
California Voter's Guide - Prop 1F Analysis (PDF)
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE NEWS ABOUT PROPOSITION 1F?
San Jose Mercury News: "Maldonado finds friends with Prop 1F's proposed pay" (April 15)
The Examiner: "Prop 1F - Immature? Yes. Will it pass? Oh, hell yes." (April 16)
Santa Maria Times: "More smoke and mirrors" (April 16)
Victorville Daily Press: "Derailing the train" (April 14)
Compiled by Jessica Roy / LA Times
Photo: The California state capitol building in Sacramento. Proposition 1F would freeze salaries for many elected officials during a year the state is in a budget deficit. Credit: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images
